French Defense: Tarrasch Variation

ECO C03 · French Defense · positional · intermediate

The French Defense: Tarrasch Variation (C03) is a positional chess opening in the French Defense family, played by Black. It arises after the moves 1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nd2. Avoids the Bb4 pin. Closed and strategic play. Recommended for intermediate players.

Moves: 1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nd2

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